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Flying Fijians defeat Barbarians during thrilling encounter at Twickenham

by Hamish Percy - 16 November 2019 0263

Barbarians 31-33 Fiji Fijian backrow Johnny Dyer scored twice in a man of the match performance as Fiji defeated the Barbarians by two points. With three South African World Cup winners, Ireland legend Rory Best and an abundance of Southern Hemisphere superstars, the Barbarians were always going to be tough to beat. However,

“I want to do something that’s bigger than just playing football” Liverpool’s Christie Murray on being part of Common Goal

by Hal Fish - 15 November 2019 0136

The function of Common Goal is to have its members pledge one percent of their earnings to help fund organisations that can advance the United Nations Global Goals. It is one percent of a footballer's wage going to charity. To quote the site: “The idea is simple.” So it is hard not

Heroes and Zeros of QPR vs Brentford

by Benjamin Chapal - 29 October 201929 October 2019 0285

The West London derby between QPR and Brentford has been dubbed by some as the ‘friendliest’ derby in London. Fans from both sides would name Fulham and even Chelsea as bigger rivals. However, the battle that took place last night was anything but friendly. A 94th minute brace by Ollie Watkins sent

Former Arsenal midfielder Josh Dasilva on his transition to Brentford and how he’s helped Dominic Thompson follow the same path

by Hal Fish - 26 October 2019 0299

Last season, Josh Dasilva made the difficult decision to leave Arsenal in pursuit of more first-team opportunities. After starring in Brentford’s previous two league games, it seems as if the choice to leave his boyhood club is starting to pay-off. Ahead of Monday night’s derby against QPR, the midfielder discussed his recent

Barcelona’s Quest For Survival

by Alfredo Rodriguez Ruiz - 16 October 201928 October 2019 0335

FC Barcelona plays boring football under Ernesto Valverde. Barcelona playing boring football is a loss in the club's values and identity which is even worse than a bad result. Despite winning the last two league titles, a Spanish Cup-LaLiga double in 2016 and the treble in 2015, the club has been

“It’s a Unique Situation” Football Ferns Captain Ali Riley Discusses the Difficulties of a Career Spent a Long Way From Home

by Hal Fish - 1 October 201917 October 2019 0268

We often talk about football as a global game. As a sport that reaches every corner of the planet. This may be to the eternal benefit of the fans, but for players this can mean uprooting entire lives in pursuit of a successful career. Very few could appreciate this sentiment

Remembering Old Tom: the founding father of golf and his record breaking son, Tommy

by Thomas Clark - 23 September 201923 September 2019 0607

September 23rd 2019 may not be the most exciting day in the sporting calendar, with apologies to fans of Welsh and Georgian rugby and County Championship cricket, but in 1868 it was the date for one of the most remarkable family showdowns in sporting history. Throughout the history of sport there

Talking tactics, dark horses and the Rugby World Cup with Ex-England international Brian Moore

by Hamish Percy - 22 September 201922 September 2019 0680

“There won’t be a dark horse. All the teams that could win it are known”, ex-England and Lions hooker Brian Moore bluntly tells me as we try Wimbledon Brewery’s Brian Moore inspired beer, 'Pitbull.' Moore believes this World Cup is different to previous years as there is no clear favourite.

The life of a Guinness World Record holder – How freestyle football changed everything.

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by Tatiana Alderson - 13 June 201917 June 2019 0347

What happens to footballers if they realise that although they love the sport, the mainstream eleven aside game isn't for them? Or if they don't quite make it in the professional club world but still have a huge talent behind the ball? Eighteen-year-old Ben Nuttall has just the answer. Ben Nuttall

The Kia Oval: What happens out of Cricket season?

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by Tatiana Alderson - 13 June 201919 June 2019 0460

We all know that prestigious cricket venues such as Lord's and the Oval are at the heart of hosting sport in British summertime. T20 matches, test matches, World Cups; spectators come in their thousands to watch cricket matches in the sunshine, and enjoy a day out with friends and family. Kelly Anderson,